Program Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

• _ ** **Preference will be given to candidates with experience developing TEKS-aligned curriculum.****_
• _ ** **Candidates will be required to demonstrate a previously implemented activity or lesson during the interview process.****_

** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: **

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of progressive experience working with students.

· Experience working with underserved youth

· Ability to work with a diverse group of youth and adults

· Basic computer skills

· Have and maintain a good driving record and reliable transportation

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· High moral character and integrity

· Must be able to pass a criminal background check

· Experience creating curriculum and student engagement activities

· Self-starter with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem-solve proactively

· Because this role operates with a significant level of autonomy, candidates must demonstrate strong integrity, sound judgment, and personal accountability.

** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: **

· Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or a related field

· 3-5 years working with underserved teenagers

· 2-3 years experience with small group facilitation and grant management

· Experience developing TEKS-aligned curriculum preferred

· Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: **

** Direct Service & Youth Development **

· Conduct lunch and afterschool small group sessions that inspire and motivate youth to improve attendance, academic performance, leadership skills, and decision-making.

· Provide one-on-one mentoring and support to middle and high school students.

· Build positive relationships with youth and families to support student success and engagement.

· Conduct home visits as needed to strengthen parent-child relationships and program participation.

· Recruit, engage, and retain middle and high school students in programming.

· Provide experiences through service-learning projects, field trips, guest speakers, and enrichment opportunities that promote college, career, and community readiness.

· Ensure participants receive appropriate social services, resources, and referrals as needed.

· Demonstrate measurable improvement in participant outcomes and thriving indicators.

** Curriculum Development & Program Planning **

· Develop, create, and facilitate engaging curriculum and activities for middle and high school students.

· Approximately 20% of this position will focus on curriculum creation, lesson planning, and activity development.

· Teach leadership, communication, and life skills through Camp Fire-approved curriculum and original activities.

· Conduct annual participant surveys and utilize feedback and data to improve program quality and outcomes.

** Program Administration & Compliance **

· Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential participant files and documentation. Attention to detail is essential.

· Collect, enter, track, and report participant and program data required for grants and organizational reporting.

· Ensure accurate and timely completion of reports, paperwork, and compliance requirements.

· Communicate regularly with school personnel, community partners, and families regarding student participation and program needs.

· Monitor program quality, participant engagement, and operational effectiveness while implementing improvements as needed.

· Maintain compliance with organizational policies, grant expectations, and state licensing requirements.

Recruitment, Outreach & Community Engagement

· Implement recruitment strategies in collaboration with schools, coworkers, and community organizations.

· Develop and maintain relationships with school districts, community leaders, volunteers, and partner organizations.

· Promote the Teens in Action program through school and community outreach, events, and ongoing communication.

· Provide the marketing team with student success stories, photos, and program highlights.

· Support the development of marketing and recruitment materials.

** Operational & Organizational Responsibilities **

· Provide daily lunch and afterschool programming.

· Operate a 14-passenger van for program transportation and field trips.

· Work occasional evenings and Saturdays as required by programming needs.

· Maintain a clean, safe, and organized program environment.

· Clean Camp Fire vehicles as needed and report maintenance or repair concerns promptly.

· Attend all required meetings, trainings, and Affiliate staff functions.

· Communicate regularly with supervisors regarding participant concerns, unusual events, operational needs, and program updates.

· Assist with additional Affiliate initiatives and responsibilities as needed.

· Identify opportunities for donations, partnerships, and gifts-in-kind that support program growth.

Professionalism & Accountability

· Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and accountability in all interactions and responsibilities.

· Because this role operates with a significant level of autonomy, candidates must be self-starters who can work independently, take initiative, and problem-solve proactively.

· Maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with coworkers, school staff, grant monitors, community partners, and families.

· Report concerns, incidents, or safety issues to supervisors immediately.

Company Description

About Camp Fire:
Camp Fire First Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that invests in North Texas communities by providing out-of-school time and outdoor learning programs for children and youth while also offering workforce development programs for early childhood educators. We envision a community in which every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Our Commitment
Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all youth of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all children, families and staff. Camp Fire First Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any otherfication protected by law.

Company Description

About Camp Fire:\r\nCamp Fire First Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that invests in North Texas communities by providing out-of-school time and outdoor learning programs for children and youth while also offering workforce development programs for early childhood educators. We envision a community in which every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly changing world.\r\nWork Environment\r\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\r\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.\r\nOur Commitment\r\nCamp Fire welcomes and embraces all youth of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all children, families and staff. Camp Fire First Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any otherfication protected by law.